Buyer

General purpose of job

Buyer responsibilities include researching new vendors, tracking deliveries and updating order records (e.g. dates, invoices and discounts.) If you’re familiar with supply chain procedures and know how to create and translate cost analyses, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will make cost-effective purchases on behalf of the company.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Run status reports and analyze for adequate levels of materials to meet projected production needs

· Review all purchase requisitions and order accordingly, ensuring the purchase of the highest quality materials, parts, components, or services at the most cost-effective pricing, while meeting delivery requirements.

Negotiate best value with suppliers and place purchase orders as needed.

Identify shortages from outside and inside suppliers and expedite as needed.

Take the lead on reconciling supplier purchase orders, receiving transactions, and invoice discrepancies.

Record supplier non-conformances related to quality and delivery and work to identify root cause and corrective action as required.

Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects aimed at eliminating waste, improving quality and productivity to reduce overall costs.

Works closely with the other departments to verify inventory accuracy.

· Process purchase orders and/or blanket orders and order needed materials to meet production requirements.

· Check on materials and parts shortages and expedite as needed

· Coordinate with suppliers for materials and parts, ensuring the ability to meet production requirements and quality standards. Assist with sourcing of new suppliers as required

· Record supplier non-conformances related to quality and delivery in the system and follow appropriate corrective actions per procedures. Discuss and/or share results with key suppliers on a regular basis

· Assist with the establishment of supplier managed, or consignment inventories

· Assist in reconciling supplier purchase orders, receiving transaction, and invoice discrepancies.

· Assist with the receiving process for MRO materials

· Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs

· Manage the reverse logistics process with vendors and suppliers

· Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations

· Analyzing industry and demand trends and supporting senior management with the development and implementation of sourcing strategies

· Complete special projects, analyses, and reporting as assigned

Other responsibilities:

· Oversee management of stock room

· Responsible for accuracy of stock counts, annual inventory methods (eg. Cycle counting) and adjustments to control processes to insure accuracy

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

· High school diploma/GED required

· 5 years of experience as a Purchasing Specialist or in a similar role

· Good working knowledge of purchasing strategies

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills

· Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with business application software, purchasing, and resource planning systems

· Team player with strong organizational skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and written skills. Ability to use standard business applications with strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to work independently with only general direction and instruction regarding the scope of assignments. Handles multiple tasks, with changing priorities and has exceptional initiative, paying close attention to detail and follow-up as required. Open to assuming greater responsibilities as needed. Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities. Must possess discretion, good judgment, organizational or management ability, resourcefulness, and problem-solving.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Clamco is an Equal Opportunity. Clamco is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship/Permanent Resident is required for most positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Procurement: 1 year (Required)
• Purchasing: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location